Vanadinite and Moonstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1
  
2.56-2.60
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
None
  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
  
Mohs Hardness
3-4
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
C20H36
  
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
  
Vanadinite and Moonstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Vanadinite and Moonstone physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Vanadinite and Moonstone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
- Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Vanadinite and Moonstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vanadinite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vanadinite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vanadinite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.